Shoplifters explores innovative store concepts and provides expert insights into how brands can engage with their customers in novel ways. Disrupted by online shopping, shops and brands find themselves in a permanent battle over the most innovative store concepts, striking window displays, and genius presentation of goods to breath new life into the traditional retail flow. It is this creative struggle that has heralded in a golden era of retail design. Brand experiences now stretch far beyond the end product; the dialogues between a shop and its consumers are becoming increasingly important. Companies are tapping top designers and retooling their talents, be it through sophisticated flagship stores or unexpected temporary venues. Shoplifters showcases the most outstanding concepts across a number of industries, introducing the most innovative brands with rich, in-depth case studies.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 23-04-2018

A stunning book about the incredible biodiversity that can be found on planet earth, each spread detailing each habitat and the animals that live there. Taking readers on a journey to the hot sands of the Sahara desert, the underwater kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, all the way to the icy expanse of the Arctic and the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon, Animals Everywhere tells us all about some of the fascinating animals that live there and how they are all important to their ecosystem and the world around them.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 280 x 320 mm

Publication Date: 15-03-2024

When it comes to the world of crafts, it is not unexpected to hear conversations reminiscing about the good old days. It is a familiar fallacy, but these days people are on the hunt for quality. Straying from a path of finding someone to perform a quick fix, people are searching for objects that will stand the test of time. From the hand-woven rugs of La Manufacture Cogolin in France to the elegant custom-built cabinets of Copenhagen’s Københavns Møbelsnedkeri or to the tale of Cristina Celestino’s ceramic and porcelain tiles, whether reviving traditional skills or experimenting with modern techniques, these specialists all share a passion for crafting of the highest tier. Who specializes in marble inlays, and who is the go-to for a bespoke stool? And just where can these stunning designs be found? Insiders and Company reveals how high-end furnishings are made, shows you where to acquire them, and proves that the world of artisanship is more exciting today than ever. Meet the craftspeople and designers that pair traditional processes and modern materials to redefine the modern standard with a nod to the past. Embrace the good old days: the present day.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 272

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 01-03-2018

Embrace the world of innovative opportunities provided by prefabrication and modular construction, billed by many as the future of modern architecture. Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefab and Modular, a well–curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as cultural and office buildings. This book explores the unlimited possibilities of prefabricated and modular construction, looks at its various applications, and locks into how these technologies have been used throughout the history of design. Whether a design professional, a homeowner, or an architecture lover, Prefab and Modular inspires the reader to improve their practice through innovative solutions, and find a perfect house to be constructed in just a few days.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 22-03-2024

Hit the Road – and leave your comfort zone behind. Step aboard a four-wheeled home that allows you the freedom to stay wherever you want, whenever you want, and however you want. Watch the passing landscapes, follow the desire to see what is just over the horizon line, and escape from modern monotony. Be it the story of a couple that traveled across Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom in a Volkswagen T4 on a journey to enrich their culinary education to a trek from one tip of Canada to the other behind the wheel of a Honda Element with the aurora borealis as a guiding light to a group of friends who perseveringly drove a Porsche 944 from England to Cape Town: Hit the Road welcomes you to follow these nomads and their journeys with stunning photography and details of their intrepid transportation. Rides range from classic Volkswagen Bullis to refurbished Airstream trailers and unstoppable 4x4s. From the deserts of Africa to the snow-capped mountains of Mongolia: prepare to hit the road.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 01-03-2018

Preserving nature's wonders for future generations. UNESCO and gestalten collaborate on a book about the planet’s spectacular landscapes, allowing readers to discover, enjoy, and learn more about the planet’s natural wonders. Encompassing sites across 46 countries, UNESCO Global Geoparks feature extraordinary geology and landscapes. Featuring world-class images, the title highlights the stunning beauty of these geoparks while taking the reader on an entertaining and insightful journey that unravels the mystique behind each site. What makes it special? Why is it worth preserving? How might it look in 100 years? We impart knowledge through detailed texts that are both authoritative and digestible for the layman. Fun facts, dos and don'ts, and geotourism guides ensure the content remains agile and engaging throughout, helping lay bare the jaw-dropping scale of each bucket-list destination. This book showcases nature in its rawest, most glorious form, doing so in an aesthetically wondrous way.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 22-03-2024

Fresh summer air, leaves rustling at the backdrop of beautiful sunset, subtle wind caressing your skin as you quietly meditate -- if this feels anything like a perfect vacation, Mindful Places to Stay is just the book for you. Through captivating photography and easy reads, the visual pages unveil the most astonishing yoga and meditation retreats and stories behind them. Join Mindful Places to Stay in the discovery of peace and quiet in breathtaking spots scattered across the world.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 22-03-2024

Everybody feels the same, sometimes. Our wishes, dreams, thoughts, and feelings are personal to us but all experienced by others. Guided by a friendly page-hopping cat, Everyone tackles the topics of emotions and experiences in a sympathetic manner, encouraging empathy with others. Depicting real-life situations from sleeping and dreaming, to playing outdoors and laughing with friends, to everyday boredom, this book breaks down barriers and negates cultural differences. As readers turn the pages, the message builds strength: Ultimately, no matter what we look like, or where we come from, we can find links to ourselves in one and other.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 191 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-08-2020

Enchanted by the tales of an incredible luminous seaweed, Fox embarks on an expedition to the depths of the deep blue sea. With the help of his cousin Wolf, the equipment needed for his daring dive are mapped and planned; a task which shines a light on the importance of friendship to solve problems and challenges. With flippers on, an oxygen cylinder filled, and an underwater camera in hand, Fox takes the plunge. His mission to find the mysterious submerged plant takes many twists and turns; encountering giant algae, a city of coral, and a whale trapped in a fishing net, with a final discovery that promotes the message: Together we are stronger.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 52

Dimensions: 240 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 01-08-2020

Surfing is a way of life, one that defines not only where we live, but how we live. Surf Shacks Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, exploring homes of surfers, which range from improvised cabins by the beach to penthouse apartments in big coastal cities. In this followup, we meet a fascinating cast of characters from the shores of southern California through to the wild waters of Sri Lanka, Japan and Australia.

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 240 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 25-08-2020